Dear Colleagues, As we begin to prepare for Holiday celebrations, I wanted to take the time to express my gratitude to you—the members of the Buffalo Center Chapter of UUP. I am grateful for our members who take collective action and stand united as the voice for the academic and professional workforce at the university. Your support allows […]
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Dear Colleagues, Please see the following message from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Colleagues, Over the past several years, UUP has been involved in the work of NY Renews — a coalition of groups and unions committed to dealing with the climate crisis. NY Renews has shared a few opportunities for UUP members to be […]
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Paul Zarembka Retirement
Dear Colleagues, Recently, it was announced that Paul Zarembka will be retiring from UB in mid-January and moving to a Research Professor title, reflective of his continued intentions regarding research. As a result, Paul will also be retiring from his position as Grievance Officer for the Buffalo Center UUP. On behalf of the UUP Buffalo Center, […]
Dear Colleagues, After the Thanksgiving break (Nov. 25-29), UB will transition to remote learning for the rest of the fall semester. It is also been identified that the Spring semester classes will begin on Monday, February 1st. Those members who have been reporting to campus to work, are encouraged to speak to your supervisor about the possibility of […]
Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center is happy to announce the third in our series of workshops for the Fall 2020 semester: Topic: Your Union Benefits – Benefits 101Presenter: Doreen Bango, UUP Statewide Director of Member Benefits/Fund AdministratorDate: Tuesday, December 8th, 2020Time: Noon – 2:00 p.m. This will be a joint workshop with our colleagues from the Buffalo Center Health Sciences Chapter, and […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide UUP President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, As you know, UUP has been working closely with the Chancellor and his staff to improve — dramatically — the health and safety protocols at all SUNY campuses where our members work for the Spring Semester. Through many discussions and […]
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Veteran’s Day
Dear Colleagues, Today, Veterans Day, the Buffalo Center UUP honors those who honored our country with its highest form of service: those who once wore the uniform of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. We owe you our thanks. We owe you our respect. And we owe you our freedom. The Buffalo Center […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is in need of volunteers (1 Professional member and 1 Faculty member) to serve on the Individual Development Awards Committee, a joint Labor/Management Committee. This committee is responsible for administering and reviewing the individual development award process offered by UUP. This committee is made up of UUP members who will work with management to determine how the awards are administered. Please use […]
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Vacation Leave Donation
Dear Colleagues, As you know, under Article 23.2e of the Contract, UUP employees can carry over 40 vacation days into the new year. Many of you have asked whether that maximum will be increased as a result of Covid this year. UUP has sought to modify the carryover cap this year, but so far have been […]
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UUP 2021 Scholarship Process
Dear Colleagues, SUNY students are invited to apply for annual scholarships of $3,000 offered by United University Professions, the union representing academic and professional faculty of the State University of New York. The application deadline for the UUP College Scholarship Fund scholarships is March 1, 2021. Applications are on UUP’s website, at www.uupinfo.org/awards. Through its College […]